HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is providing a US$50 million loan to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) to expand financing for small businesses and climate-focused investments across Viet Nam.

The loan will help SeABank increase lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which account for around half of employment in Viet Nam but continue to face a significant financing gap. Part of the OPEC Fund’s funding will also support investments in energy efficiency, green buildings, rooftop solar and electric mobility.

OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said: “Small businesses are central to Viet Nam’s economy and an important source of jobs and growth. This financing will help more companies access the capital they need to invest and expand, while supporting practical climate solutions that can strengthen competitiveness and resilience.”

The new loan agreement strengthens the partnership between SeABank and the OPEC Fund that began in 2022 with a first loan in support of local SMEs, including women-owned businesses, as well as climate projects.

Le Thu Thuy, SeABank’s Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, said: “This financing marks an important milestone in our partnership with the OPEC Fund, reinforcing SeABank’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth. It also advances our role as a financial intermediary in mobilizing and channeling international capital to support Viet Nam’s sustainable development priorities.”

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – Happitat today announced its official opening on 21 August2026, introducing the New Global Landmark of Happiness and the world’s first destination dedicated to happiness. Built on the belief that happiness should not be reserved only for special occasions, Happitat is designed to bring happiness into everyday life.

At a time when most destinations compete on scale, convenience, and comprehensive offerings, Happitat began with a different question: How can we design a place that enables lasting happiness?

That question evolved into the Happiness Movement, a philosophy that redefines the role of destinations from places people simply visit to places that actively cultivate happiness, enrich emotions, and create meaningful positive experiences for everyone.

“We never set out to build another shopping mall. Our ambition has always been to establish a new benchmark for destination creation,” said Orada Kerdhong, President of Axtra Happitat Co., Ltd.

“Our mission is to create a world-class happiness destination where happiness is at the heart of everything we do—from architecture and design to every experience we curate. With Happitat, we aspire to redefine the future of Happiness-led landmarks through a Happiness-Led Destination model. Rather than simply creating places that meet functional lifestyle needs, we create destinations that enrich people’s emotional well-being through meaningful moments, genuine human connections, and lasting memories that inspire them to return.

This is the DNA of Happitat and the change we hope to bring to the industry. While Happitat is rooted in Thailand, our vision is global. We are moving beyond destinations built solely for shopping or convenience to create places where happiness becomes a lasting part of people’s lives. This belief was never an afterthought—it has been the foundation of Happitat since day one, shaping every experience, every partnership, and every decision we make.”

Bringing this philosophy to life, Happitat has created the 7Magical Happiness—a signature framework that brings together visionary thinking, thoughtful design, nature, imagination, and collaboration to create the distinctive happiness experience that defines Happitat.

1. Happiness as a New Paradigm for Destination Design
For decades, the success of destinations has often been measured by scale, commercial performance, and visitor numbers. Through its Happiness-Led Destination philosophy, Happitat is introducing a new paradigm for destination development—one where happiness becomes the driving force behind every decision.

This new paradigm elevates the role of destinations beyond places for lifestyle, leisure, and commerce. At Happitat, happiness is not merely an outcome of a visit, but the very DNA behind every layer of design—created to deliver meaningful experiences, nurture human connections, and enhance people’s quality of life.

Happitat places customer value at the center of its destination creation philosophy, shifting from Space to Moments, from Transactions to Connections, and from Visitation to Memories. It is designed to enrich the way people learn, play, dine, and spend time together through imagination and new forms of experience—not as an escape from everyday life, but as a more joyful way of living.

2. Happiness Through Nature
From the earliest stages of development, Happitat’s research revealed that happiness flourishes when people are immersed in nature. This insight shaped a design philosophy where nature is not an added feature, but the foundation of the entire destination.

Masterplanned by Foster + Partners, in collaboration with F&P (Thailand), TK Studio, one of Thailand’s leading landscape architecture firms, and Atelier Ten, the global environmental design consultancy behind acclaimed projects including Jewel Changi Airport and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Expansion, Happitat seamlessly integrates architecture and nature to reconnect people with the natural world.

Every aspect of the destination has been thoughtfully designed to create a seamless transition from the energy of the city into a lush forest environment. Pocket gardens, greenery woven throughout every level, and carefully selected native plant species tailored to each area’s microclimate work together to create a thriving ecosystem and a comfortable, nature-filled environment throughout the destination.

Beyond the development itself, Happitat serves as the gateway to a 30-rai urban forest behind the project—one of eastern Bangkok’s most ecologically diverse green spaces. Grown from seed into a flourishing ecosystem rich in biodiversity, the forest has become Bangna’s Urban Lung, restoring balance between the city and nature while giving people the opportunity to reconnect with nature as part of everyday life.

3. Happiness Through Imagination
At Happitat, imagination is where happiness begins. Rather than asking what should fill a space, the design process began with a different question: How do we want people to feel when they are here?

To bring this vision to life, Happitat partnered with ITEC Entertainment, former consultants to some of the world’s leading theme parks, and BUG Studio to create a destination where storytelling, imagination, and immersive experiences come together—inviting visitors of all ages to explore, discover, and become part of the story.

This vision comes to life at Whimsical Market, a fantasy-inspired family destination featuring more than 60 curated cafés and restaurants. Home to exclusive magical original charactersthat come alive through movement, hidden stories waiting to be discovered, and a three-storey-tall imaginative tree accompanied by a towering giraffe welcoming every visitor, Whimsical Market transforms every visit into a shared adventure. Daily performances further immerse guests in the narrative, turning an ordinary dining experience into a memorable journey of wonder and discovery.

Another highlight is Lumis Theater Hall, a multi-purpose venue inspired by the interplay of light, architecture, and technology. Designed to host performances, exhibitions, and immersive experiences, it creates ever-evolving storytelling experiences unlike any other.

4. Happiness Through Immersive World
Happitat creates a seamless connection between the physical and digital worlds through a new generation of Phygital Experiences, elevating everyday life with an Immersive World beyond imagination.

At the heart of this vision is the LED screen at the Grand Stairs, one of the largest indoor digital screens in Southeast Asia and a new landmark for immersive storytelling. Designed to captivate both Thai and international visitors, the Grand Stairs will showcase large-scale immersive experiences, including world-class content premiering in Thailand for the first time.

These experiences will be brought to life by leading creative studios from around the world, including:

• Pixel Artworks (UK) – The London-based global experience design studio behind immersive experiences for some of the world’s most ambitious brands and entertainment destinations, including Netflix’s Stranger Things global launch.
• BoraBora Studios (Germany) – A creative technology studio specializing in emotionally engaging spatial experiences. Awarded Gold – Best Immersive Experience at the 2026 Mondo-DR Awards for The Lost World Aquarium Dubai.
• Idyllias (Thailand) – A creator of interactive experiences powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), immersive technology, and gamification, connecting engagement between the physical and digital worlds.
• Yellaban (Thailand) – One of Thailand’s leading creative media studios specializing in projection mapping, immersive installations, visual storytelling, and experience design. Selected to showcase its work at the EXPO Hall during World Expo Osaka 2025, the studio combines design, art, and technology to create fresh immersive content and experiences that evolve throughout the year.

5. Happiness Through Culinary Excellence
At Happitat, happiness begins around the table. Guided by the belief that memorable dining experiences are created not by the number of restaurants, but by thoughtfully curating partners who share the same passion for culinary excellence, Happitat is setting a new benchmark as Thailand’s Finest Culinary Destination.

For the first time in Thailand, the destination brings together the country’s largest collection of restaurants by Michelin-starred chefs and acclaimed culinary talents under one roof. Highlights include Vuur by three-Michelin-starred Dutch chef Jacob Jan Boerma, alongside a new concept under the Chim portfolio by Thai chef Thaninthorn Chantrawan, whose restaurant has retained one Michelin Star for nine consecutive years. Happitat also features an exceptional selection of Bib Gourmand restaurants curated by Lotus’s Eatery, together with concepts from celebrated chefs and leading culinary brands.

Beyond fine dining, Happitat curates more than 100 restaurants and cafés serving over 3,000 menu items, bringing together a diverse world of culinary experiences within a single destination. Exclusive concepts include Thailand’s first pet-friendly CHAGEE, Sostare Gelato, the premium Italian artisan gelato brand making its shopping centre debut, and Forist Delight, an immersive dessert destination inspired by The Edible Forest, where nature, imagination, and indulgence come together.

The destination also introduces several first-to-Bangna concepts, including UORIKI (Hokkaido Izakaya) by CP-Uoriki, offering authentic Japanese dining with premium Hokkaido ingredients, CTM, ChaTraMue’s fourth flagship store in Thailand, and Yuan Ji Dumpling, the renowned freshly made dumpling brand from China. These are joined by well-loved favourites such as Ahjou Tea, Dairy Queen, GAGA, Good Cha, Greek’s Cup, 1:2 Coffee, Paul, White Story, Kestiew, and legendary street food favourites—creating a destination where every generation can gather around the table and discover happiness through food.

6. Happiness Through Curated Partnerships
At Happitat, happiness is not measured by the number of brands or retail offerings, but by the quality of the partnerships behind every experience. Every brand is carefully selected not simply as a tenant, but as a long-term partner that shares Happitat’s vision of creating meaningful experiences and building a sustainable ecosystem of happiness.

First-to-Thailand & Exclusive Destination Concepts

Happitat introduces a collection of first-to-Thailand concepts and destination-exclusive experiences developed in collaboration with leading partners, including:

• Axtra Club – A membership-based retail concept, featuring a curated selection of premium products sourced from around the world with exclusive prices for members, complemented by an exclusive dining experience created by Chef Willment Leong, Global Master Chef and Asia Director of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies.
• 7–Eleven – A completely new store concept created exclusively for Happitat, reimagining the convenience store experience in an entirely new way.
• Lotus’s PRIVÉ Market – A new premium supermarket concept built around the philosophy of “Less, but Better.” Spanning more than 500 square metres, the Premium Fresh & Lifestyle Hub is designed exclusively for Happitat around two core pillars: Curated Excellence and Modern Experience. Curated Excellence brings together the finest imported ingredients, premium wagyu, organic fruits and vegetables, an extensive wine cellar, and a curated selection of premium chocolates from around the world. Modern Experience combines boutique-inspired design with smart retail innovations and a dedicated Healthy Bar, creating a premium lifestyle experience thoughtfully designed for modern everyday living.
• True Branding Shop & TrueSphere – A new destination where premium retail meets community experiences, combining True’s comprehensive retail offering with the signature Super First Class hospitality of TrueSphere to create a premium environment that brings together people, lifestyle, and community.
• A New Toy & Technology Kingdom – A new destination for imagination and discovery, bringing together toys, AI technology, collectible art toys, rare collectibles, and globally recognised character IP merchandise in one place for collectors, families, and fans of all ages.

Exclusive Destination Concept

Happitat has partnered with leading brands across education, wellness, lifestyle, and pet services to create a destination that supports every aspect of everyday life.

– Learning & Family Hub
Happitat is creating Bangna’s largest family learning destination by bringing together more than 15 leading institutes covering academics, music, arts, movement, fitness, and language education, including Bagel Swings Social Club, Cymath School, Dinos Drum, Phonic 1st, Top One, The D.T x Math Logik, Yamaha Music School, Chinese Hub Language School, NEXT GEN Success School, and many more.

– Health & Wellness
Putting holistic well-being at the heart of everyday life, Happitat introduces a new-to-Thailand fitness concept alongside a rooftop swimming pool, panoramic pickleball courts, and a curated selection of wellness and beauty partners, including Kaew Pilates Studio, Flex Rehab, Setai Exclusive, Sarang Hair, HANA STUDIO, and THE LOFT CLINIC.

– Lifestyle Brands
Supporting modern everyday living through a curated mix of leading retail and lifestyle brands, including Eco Ring Japan, OWNDAYS, LAB PHARMACY, Studio 7, BANANA, and IT CITY | CSC, enabling visitors to enjoy shopping, technology, and essential services within a single destination.

– Comprehensive Pet Services
Happitat extends its destination experience to pet lovers through partnerships with leading pet care brands, including Jerhigh, complemented by dedicated pet services, a 150-square-metre Pet Park, and thoughtfully designed pet-friendly spaces where owners and their pets can exercise, spend quality time together, and become part of a growing pet-loving community.

7. Happiness for Multigenerational Joy
At Happitat, every moment shared with family and loved ones is the beginning of meaningful relationships and lasting memories. Designed as a destination for togetherness, Happitat brings people of all generations together—not only by catering to the diverse lifestyles of children, adults, seniors, and even pets, but by creating opportunities for every member of the family to learn, play, connect, and create memories through thoughtfully curated programmes, workshops, and experiences.

Throughout the year, Happitat will come alive with seasonal festivals, signature events, parades, live performances, immersive experiences, and community gatherings designed to create moments of happiness that people can return to again and again. These experiences are seamlessly connected through the Happitat Application on the Amaze Super App, CP Group’s digital platform that integrates services, rewards, and loyalty benefits across the Group’s businesses and partners into a single seamless ecosystem. As part of this connected loyalty programme, Happitat bridges the digital and physical worlds, extending every visit beyond the destination itself.

Beyond its own experiences, Happitat also serves as an open platform for brands, partners, creators, and communities to co-create new ideas, collaborations, and cultural experiences. By continuously welcoming new programmes, partnerships, and conversations, Happitat is designed to remain a vibrant destination where people can reconnect, rediscover, and create new memories together throughout the year.

“When we first began designing Happitat, putting happiness at the heart of every decision was a philosophy that many people were not yet familiar with. Today, I’m encouraged to see more developments placing greater emphasis on nature, well-being, and meaningful experiences. If destinations can play a greater role in enhancing people’s quality of life and creating more happiness, then everyone stands to benefit.

We like to think of it as the butterfly effect. Every significant transformation begins with the smallest flutter of a butterfly’s wings, yet its impact can ripple far beyond where it started. If Happitat has helped spark that shift and inspired happiness to become an important consideration in the way destinations are designed, then that is something we are truly proud of,” Orada Kerdhong concluded.

On 21 August 2026, Happitat will officially open its doors, welcoming visitors to experience a new kind of happiness destination where nature, imagination, innovation, shared experiences, and curated partnerships come together to bring happiness to life.

For the latest news, updates, and more information, follow Happitat Thailand on Facebook or visit http://www.happitatthailand.com/.

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Calling All Little Ninjas Across the City! Team Up to Battle Elemental Monsters and Celebrate 15 Years of NINJAGO®

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 July 2026 – LEGO^®NINJAGO^®stands as one of the LEGO^®Group’s most successful original storylines. Over the past 15 years, millions of fans worldwide have learned valuable life skills — such as inclusivity, friendship, confidence, and staying true to oneself — through the epic tales of these legendary ninjas. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the LEGO^®NINJAGO^®series, LEGOLAND^®Discovery Centre Hong Kong is bringing an all-new themed event to town this summer: “The True NINJAGO^® Trials.” Combining creativity, courage, and teamwork, this ultimate adventure invites guests to step into the mysterious Whispering Woods, defeat elemental monsters, and restore balance to the NINJAGO^®world.

“Monster Strike” Battle Table: Build Your Own Spinner and Unleash the Power of Spinjitzu
The highlight of this event is the brand-new “Monster Strike” battle table. Guests of all ages are invited to unleash their creativity using the LEGO^®bricks provided to custom-design their very own Spinjitzu spinner on top of a pre-built base. Once completed, participants can put their creations to the test at the dedicated ninja battle table, aiming carefully to knock down the elemental monsters. This challenge not only tests building skills but also lets everyone experience the true power and fun of LEGO^®Spinjitzu in live battle.

“The True NINJAGO^® Trials”: Five Major Challenges to Spark Infinite Potential

Beyond the high-octane battle table, the themed zone features a series of trials designed to test wit, bravery, and teamwork, allowing families to fully immerse themselves in the way of the ninja this summer:

• Ninjaverse Search: Evil elemental monsters are trying to stop the ninjas from reuniting! Participants must track down hidden ninja characters across MINILAND^® and record their findings on their trial map. Each LEGO^® ninja minifigure is set within a miniature scene intricately crafted by our Master Model Builders, adding extra fun and surprises to the search.
• NINJAGO^® Training: Led by our on-site crew, participants will learn iconic ninja moves and stances, training alongside Lloyd’s classic “Dragon Mode” transformation from the TV series. Upon completing the training, each “Spinjitzu Master” will receive an exclusive training headband to mark their mastery of fundamental ninja skills.
• Whispering Woods Quest: Elemental monsters are slowly taking over the Whispering Woods, and only powerful dragons can defeat them! Participants will need to tap into their imagination to build their own majestic dragon and join the fight to protect the woods. Our Master Model Builders have set up an elaborate Whispering Woods backdrop—complete with trees, lush greenery, and vines tangled with various monsters—ready for your dragon creations to take center stage.
• Elemental Masters Mosaic：A true test of teamwork. All guests will work together to piece together a massive LEGO^® mosaic artwork, collectively celebrating NINJAGO^®‘s 15-year legendary legacy. This giant masterpiece will not only be a collaborative work of art but also a stunning photo spot.
• LEGO^® 4D Cinema: Guests can dive into the action with the 4D movie LEGO^® NINJAGO^® – Master of the 4th Dimension, featuring immersive special effects like wind, rain, and snow that make you part of the 4D adventure.
• Ninjas who successfully complete all the trials will be rewarded with a limited-edition, exclusive commemorative badge to honour their courage and effort.

The Legendary Backstory: Reborn from Crises, A New Ninja Era Begins
The world of NINJAGO^® faces an unprecedented challenge. In the latest storyline, multiple legendary realms have merged into one following “The Merge.” The Ninja Master, Lloyd, must now take on the responsibility of training a new generation of heroes to protect this fragile new world from evil forces. In this era of peril and opportunity, every guest visiting LEGOLAND^® Discovery Centre Hong Kong has the chance to transform into an apprentice ninja. Stand shoulder-to-shoulder with heroes like Lloyd, Arin, and Sora, and fight together to preserve peace in the world of NINJAGO^®.

New Arrivals
To celebrate 15 years of the LEGO^® NINJAGO^® TV show, LEGO^® has released the brand-new ” LEGO^® Ninja^® Character Display 15th Anniversary”, perfect for LEGO^® fans aged 14 and up. This 447-piece NINJAGO^® monastery measures over 19 cm high and includes steps, opening doors, a lantern, a cherry tree in blossom, and a tearoom at the back. It also features 8 classic season 1 NINJAGO^® minifigures, including Kai, Zane, and, for the first time, the elemental Master of Lightning on a separate stand.

The set also supports the LEGO^® Builder app for an intuitive digital building experience, making it an excellent gift idea to help fans escape into an immersive fantasy world of NINJAGO^®.

Two Exclusive Ticket Offers — Summer Early Bird Sale Now On!

To ensure ninja fans of all ages can fully dive into this summer adventure, LEGOLAND^® Discovery Centre Hong Kong is rolling out two limited-time ticket offers: the “Unlimited Pass Annual Pass” and the “Limited Minifigure Package.” These special deals give families ultimate flexibility to explore the attraction’s interactive zones and themed challenges at their own pace. Whether you are looking to plan multiple return visits or want to conquer every single trial in one action-packed summer day, we have the perfect option for you. Quantities are limited, so act fast! Grab your tickets now and kick off your epic NINJAGO^® trial journey!

LEGOLAND^® Discovery Centre Hong Kong — “The True NINJAGO^® Trials”
Date: 13 July 2026 to 13 September 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM on Sat, Sun & PH)
Location: B1, K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

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About LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong

LEGOLAND^® Discovery Centre is the ultimate LEGO^® indoor playground, containing millions of LEGO^® bricks, and is found in 26 locations around the world. It is the only LEGO^® themed indoor playground in Hong Kong, featuring 10 large themed creative spaces, including two thrilling rides and an amazing 4D experience. Seasonal events are held during various holidays to provide interactive experiences for children aged 2-11 in colourful LEGO^® themed areas. Regular “NO KIDS NIGHT” events are also organised for adults to enjoy building fun.